Houston OEM parts

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for a Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) for General Motors Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Automotive Parts, specifically for the DPS Houston Automotive Shop located at 12230 West Road, Houston, Texas. The procurement seeks a contractor who can provide an electronic ordering tool like Repair Link, giving DPS access to a complete OEM parts catalog with part numbers, contract pricing, stock availability, and parts diagrams. The contract will have an initial one-year term with four potential one-year renewal options, covering 12 specific automotive parts including A/C condensers, alternators, hub bearings, control modules, strut assemblies, oxygen sensors, brake control modules, headliners, door glass, and grille emblems. Bidders must provide a flat rate percentage discount from MSRP or markup from cost, with pricing remaining constant throughout the contract term. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on June 5, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of June 9, 2025. Evaluation will be based on a mandatory pricing schedule where bidders must provide MSRP, discount/markup percentage, and calculated net cost for each line item, with DPS reserving the right to select based on best value.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a HUB goal of 21.1% for commodities contracts, requiring all respondents, including State of Texas certified HUBs, to complete and submit a subcontracting plan. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract with Texas certified HUB vendors, including notifying at least three certified HUBs and two trade organizations about subcontracting opportunities. The contract requires comprehensive vendor disclosures and certifications covering business operations, legal compliance, and ethical standards, including compliance with child support obligations, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and cybersecurity training requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive five-year contract with potential for a six-month extension if needed. Contractors must provide same-day delivery for orders placed before 1:00 PM, with two daily delivery windows between 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM, and ensure out-of-stock parts are furnished within three business days, with special order parts delivered within seven business days.